Real Living Inc.

Founded: 2001 Franchising since: 2002
With a makeshift desk of two sawhorses and a door, Harley E. Rouda started Harley E. Rouda Realty Co. in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in 1956. Now working with his son Harley E. Rouda Jr., Rouda is still involved in this family-owned and -operated franchise company, which specializes in residential real estate.

77 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: (614)459-7400

Franchisor has 60 employee(s); 25 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2007	0	0	0	0
2006	0	0	0	0
2005	61	0	0	62

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Oregon, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $9.4K-107.5K Franchise fee: $20K-40K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Training

• Available at headquarters: Varies
• At franchisee's location: Varies
• Corporate support, bi-annual meetings

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising

Other marketing support

• Marketing support, office visits, TV & radio spots, PR campaigns, direct-mail campaign

Franchise 500® rank:
#360 (2006);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#97 (2006);

Top New Ranking:
#23 (2006);